Mississippi Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Mississippi (2025)

We analyzed 82K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

#1
FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities

Growth: +280.0% • Saturation: 0.31 LQ
#2
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Nail Salons

Growth: +280.0% • Saturation: 0.57 LQ
#3
LOW COMPETITION GAP

Mobile Food Services

Growth: +200.0% • Saturation: 0.71 LQ
#4
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Other Computer Related Services

Growth: +140.0% • Saturation: 0.53 LQ
#5
LOW COMPETITION GAP

All Other Personal Services

Growth: +133.3% • Saturation: 0.48 LQ

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Memphis

#1 VOL

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

1.3M

Active Biz

45K

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Fastest Growth

Jackson

616K Residents

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Gulfport-Biloxi

Population

418K

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Hattiesburg

Population

155K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Mississippi?+

Currently, the Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities sector is leading the state with a +280.0% 5-year growth rate across multiple metro markets.

What is the most profitable solo business?+

Based on Non-Employer Statistics, solo founders in the Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) sector report the highest average annual receipts at $124k.

What does the data say about Mississippi's economy?+

The state is home to 82K active establishments across 4 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.